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3 Tuition & fees are established by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents. Nevada s four community colleges share the same rate. Traditionally, every other year, in preparation for the legislative session, NSHE established a tuition and fee committee of presidents, faculty, students, staff, etc. to study tuition and fees and provide a recommendation to the Board of Regents for the next biennium. 3

4 They would then vote on modest increases in accordance with the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) three-year weighted average, which was based on a two-year lag. This kept Nevada a low-cost state or under the median cost for similar institutions in our region as determined through WICHE. The Great Recession and state budget cuts received during that time changed all that. 4

5 In spring 2014, the Board of Regents approved a four-year tuition plan for the first-time ever, allowing students to plan their educational path better. Community college students will receive a 4% increase over each of the next four years. CSN s Student Government and the Administration created a shared expenditure plan for the increase. More information about that agreement can be found here. 5

6 Student fees were increased to minimize budget reductions as a result of reduced state appropriations (general fund). These increases included registration fee surcharges and off-cycle fee increases, which at community colleges included a 10% carve out for financial aid for needy students, that have since become permanent. Nevada state spending per college student has decreased by 31.2 percent between fiscal years 2008 and 2014.* *Available at 6

8 In Nevada, tuition is assessed to out of state students or non-residents. Nevada residents pay per-credit registration fees. For out-ofstate students this means they pay a tuition in addition to the per-credit registration fees. But there are other fees 8

9 Colleges and universities may go to the Board of Regents for approval of differential fees for high-cost programs (CSN has not). Colleges and universities may also establish special fees for additional costs for instruction, such as special course fees used to pay for food for culinary classes or materials for labs, as authorized by the Board of Regents. 9

10 In 2013, the Board of Regents approved an excess credit fee to incentivize students to effectively work toward graduation. As required by board policy, a 50% excess credit fee on the per-credit registration fee shall be charged to a student who has accrued attempted credits equal to 150% of the credits required for the student s program of study (60 credits for an associate). 10

12 Far more detailed information on tuition and fees can be found in the Board of Regents Procedures and Guidelines Manual here: sets/file/boardofregents/procedures/pgmc H07FEESTUITION.pdf 12

13 Now that you know how much it costs to go to CSN and how that is determined, you may be asking Is CSN accessible? 13

14 The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) provides comparisons for all public two-year community colleges in the west. Out of 16 states, Nevada community colleges are the 5 th most affordable in the West, based on WICHE s latest data from the academic year. 14

15 AVG Tuition/Fees among WICHE States: $2,364 AVG w/out CA: $3,319 * Nevada s Community College Average: $2,700 *Because California is often viewed as an outlier among WICHE states, whereas they heavily subsidize higher education, averages with and without California are generally provided for context. 15

17 One way to view this question is to look at the portion of income students and their families must spend to cover the cost of higher education for one year, including living expenses. Look at net price (tuition, room & board, minus federal, state and institutional financial aid). 17

18 Nevada s 2012 participation rate for students from low-income families was 44 th in the nation. Nevada also ranks last in the nation in 2-year college participation rates for students from low-income families at only 6.4 percent. This may be due to the fact that these families do not receive much financial aid. After deducting for financial aid, the average low-income family spends 62.4% of earnings to send a student to a Nevada community college for 1 year. Source: NSHE Financial Aid Report (pp ) 18

19 CSN has three main campuses (a fourth on the way). CSN has eight sites and centers. CSN offers on-location courses and training. CSN provides dual credit opportunities in multiple high schools. 19

21 CSN provides regular financial aid workshops at nights and on weekends for students and their families to help complete the complex Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and understand the process CSN Financial Aid has a hotline to help students get answers to their questions To-Do List to Obtain Financial Aid: 21

23 Award Year Number of Pell Recipients Average Grant per Student Total Grant Dollars Disbursed * 15,793 $2,835 $44,765, ,581 $2,748 $42,820, ,630 $2,799 $40,942,292 The Pell Grant Program is a needs-based program and grants are awarded to eligible undergraduates who have not yet earned a degree. *Year to Date Award Year Extends Through Summer

25 The CSN Foundation raises funds for scholarships. Students apply each spring, using an electronic portal. There are 109 available scholarships from which to choose. Some have GPA, degree/certificate program or need-based requirements. These are in addition to noninstitutional scholarships from third parties, e.g. the Coca Cola Scholarship. Scholarship Donor List: 25

27 Work study is a federal program that leverages resources from schools to provide opportunities for financial aid students to earn money to pay for college. 27

28 CSN offers 25 degree and certificate programs completely online through more than 5,000 course sections. CSN s e-learning "campus" continues to see substantial growth in enrollments semester after semester while traditional "on ground" class enrollments stay relatively flat. CSN continues to respond quickly to this growth in E-learning demand by offering more and more to our E-Learning students in wrap around online support services. 28

30 CSN has developed a new E-Learning Librarian position. The person selected for this position will focus on the alignment of library resources to the E-Learning student. CSN's "information literacy" curriculum is currently under re-development to be offered in a 100% online environment and will supplement the traditional "on ground" offering of our information literacy course. 30

31 CSN offers an "E-Learning Instructor Certification" program for our faculty to engage in to help ensure our faculty stay cutting edge in e-learning pedagogy, course design and assessment of student learning. 31

32 CSN s Transfer Rate: 20% (based on cohort of full-time, first-time degree seeking students that transfer w/in 150% of normal time to complete a degree or certificate program). CSN students who complete an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business Degree are guaranteed to transfer to a four-year NSHE institution as a junior. 32

33 CSN houses UNLV and Nevada State College Transfer Advisors on campus who help students nearing the completion of their associate degree transfer seamlessly to our sister institutions. CSN provides the most affordable pathway toward a bachelor s degree in Southern Nevada. 33

34 To receive in state tuition in Nevada, you must meet Nevada residency requirements as established by the Board of Regents. The following categories qualify for Nevada resident status: A member of the Armed Forces of the United States Full-time licensed personnel employed by a public school district in Nevada A teacher who is currently employed full time in Nevada 34

35 A professional or classified employee of the University and Community College System of Nevada Company relocation (also applies to spouse and children) Family relocation to the state Nevada high school graduates A student who has lived in the state for a period of 12 months Member of a Native American tribe currently residing on tribal land located wholly or partially within the boundaries of Nevada 35

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